Ever since terminally ill Irishwoman Vicky Phelan’s case hit the headlines in recent weeks, the government’s CervicalCheck screening program has come under scrutiny from both health professionals and the public. Whil...

If you're one of the 20% of the Irish population who suffers from hay fever, you'll know that this time of year can be a nightmare. From early summer until autumn, increased pollen levels are released into the air by tree...

A runny nose, itchy eyes and worst of all, constant sneezing. Hayfever is a nightmare. There's only so much you can do to stop it and we all know that no matter what, there are some days that it just won't stop. ...

Majella O'Donnell is raising awareness for cancer sufferers in Ireland to mark National Volunteering Week.Sharing a video on Twitter, she took on the 'lemon challenge' to raise funds for ARC Cancer Support Centres across the c...

Being a woman isn't easy...Forking out some of your hard-earned cash each month to buy products that keep your 'monthly visitor' at bay isn't exactly an enjoyable experience.From the awkward exchange with the cashier to tr...

If you're keen to lose weight but hate the idea of going on a diet, this simple trick is what you've been looking for!Apparently, the key to weight loss without major sacrifice is to speed up your metabolism - and there's a wa...

If you're like us, you don't need to be hungry to eat. We eat when we're bored, when we're happy, when we're sad, when we're watching TV, when we're celebrating... you get the picture. We also eat when we're anxi...

Your Fitbit will soon be able to track your menstrual cycle and tell you when your period is due and when your ovulating.
A 'Female Health' feature is being developed by the smart watch company for its newest watch model, t...

Vogue Williams has spoken out about the brands that dropped her after she revealed her pregnancy news this year. While the mum-to-be didn't reveal the names of the companies involved, she told Irish Tatler that they...

Women are more likely to get pregnant if they have had a really common medical procedure according to fascinating new research.The study from The University of Dundee has found that women who have had their appendix or tonsils...

Ever since terminally ill Irishwoman Vicky Phelan’s case hit the headlines in recent weeks, the government’s CervicalCheck screening program has come under scrutiny from both health professionals and the public. Whil...

Irish writer and illustrator Aoife Dooley has just come up with a brilliant way of explaining what life is like for her with autism.The popular creator of the Your One Nikita revealed how life finally made sense after she...

When her two children crawled into her bed in the middle of the night Vanessa Robinson didn't think much of it. It wasn't uncommon for them to come in for a snuggle. She couldn't have known that it would be the very last ...

Mental illness is still an ongoing struggle in Ireland which is why it's so important to have young role models for anybody going through it.While there are more and more people discussing issues surrounding depression and anx...

The CervicalCheck controversy has rocked the country this week and left many Irish women worried about their health.Following Vicky Phelan's case against a US laboratory, it emerged that many women had their smear tests review...

Irish Illustrator Aoife Dooley, known as Your One Nikita, has opened up about being diagnosed with autism.In a long letter, shred on Twitter, she writes: 'This is probably one of the most difficult things I've ever written so ...

Childhood obesity is more common in families with a history of obesity, new research has suggested.Kids whose parents or grandparents suffered from high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or heart disease are also more...

Ever since terminally ill Irishwoman Vicky Phelan's case hit the headlines last week, the government's CervicalCheck screening program has come under scrutiny from both health professionals and the public. While up to 17 ...

The HSE has confirmed that over 1,500 more Irish woman may have been affected by the CervicalCheck cancer screening scandal.3,000 cases of cervical cancer were notified to the National Cancer Registry in the last 10 years....

Are you doing the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon this year? Well Irish fitness icon Sonia O’Sullivan has some tips for you!The former World Champion and Olympic Silver Medallist spoke to us after completing her 100th parkrun at Cab...

If you are concerned regarding the results of your smear test following the recent cervical check scandal, you can get a repeat test for free.Health minister Simon Harris tweeted this weekend to say that he is currently o...

Her friends describe her as positive, hilarious and always up for a laugh. It's not surprising to see why. Laura O'Neill named her cancer blog 'Cocktails n Chemo' and made jokes and sent text messages to her pals to make ...

A mum who thought her pounding headaches were due to stress has learned that she has a potentially deadly brain tumour.Kim Garforth put the headaches down to the pressure of juggling a full time job and raising her two childre...

When trying to weigh up the pros and cons of what contraception you should take there are a lot of things to think about.There are several different types of contraception that women can take, and each will affect your body in...